Meleager and Atalanta (After Laurent de La Hyre) (1643) — François Chauveau
Meleager and Atalanta (After Laurent de La Hyre) (1643) is an artwork by François Chauveau. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- Meleager and Atalanta (After Laurent de La Hyre) (1643)
- Artist
- François Chauveau (French, 1613-1676)
- Subject collection
- Love & goddesses
The mythology behind the named subject
Atalanta is a swift-footed heroine. In one story she challenges suitors to a race; Hippomenes wins by distracting her with golden apples supplied by Aphrodite.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with Meleager and Atalanta (After Laurent de La Hyre) (1643)
The landscape composition suits a wider wall or a place above a console. Measure the available width before deciding on a print; surrounding space helps the composition read clearly.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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